Tips for healthy skin during harmattan in Nigeria

As the harmattan season draws
near in Nigeria, the skin of some people in the country will not be happy about
this. This is because the warm and harsh weather condition that comes along
with harmattan is not really favourable to the skin of many. During this
period, you will be observing certain types of skin textures that are not
really favourable to behold. With my normal sense of humour, i normally call
most "crocodile skin", because of the scaly looks and nature.

Despite the harsh nature of
harmattan, you will agree with me that most of the blame should be on the
people, because they don't actually take good care of their skin. Maybe you
normally find yourself among the group of people which have unfavourable skin
appearance during harmattan, fear not as it approaches this time around because
the solution is just before your eyes. Follow these 6 simple tips listed below
during harmattan, and you will be having a healthy skin that glows throughout
the period.

1. Maintain a healthy
lifestyleA nutritional diet plus
regular exercise is the recipe for good skin. If you take one away, the
equation will not be balanced. Doing regular exercise means your blood
circulation is boosted and a good diet means your body receives all the
essential nutrients you need to keep your skin healthy.

2. Keeping your lips
nice and moisturisedInterestingly, your lips are
the first place that dehydration presents itself during harmattan. Use this as
a sign of when you should be more attentive to your skin. So be sure to use a
lip scrub and intense balm or preferably, go for lip gloss which is common in
the market during such period .

3. Plan to pamper
your skin In order to get rid of those
old skin cells once and for all, it is worth booking in for a facial treatment
at the beginning of the harmattan season. It might be expensive, but your face
will thank you for it. Pick up an exfoliation glove and make sure you use it
regularly.

4. Ensure you drink
more water during this periodThis is a well-recognised
component to achieving great skin. You should drink about two litres of water
every day. It gives you a radiant, healthier, younger-looking complexion by
keeping your skin hydrated from the inside.

5. Observe your skinIt is important to pay
attention to how your skin reacts to the change in climate over the dry season.
It may well be that you have to alter your skin care products to suit different
seasons, because what works for you in the wet season might not work in the
harmattan.

6. Get all the
Vitamin C you need Vitamin C is a natural sun
protection which can be used in different ways. You can either consume lots of
citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons, or apply the miracle vitamin directly
to your face. This allows for a more concentrated target area, thus resulting
in a more noticeable change on the affected areas of your skin.